Palatal prolapse as a signature of EFL and inspiratory palatal collapse in patients with OSA

Study of 22 OSA patients. Palatal prolapse is characterized by the presence of a sudden decrease in expiratory flow resulting in EFLI >0.8. The presence of palatal prolapse seen using endoscopy may have implications in the success of OSA therapies.

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